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File #: 18-2872   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 4/16/2018
Posting Language: (Continued from March 19, 2018) A-18-045: A request by Richard Rabago for a four foot variance from the five foot side setback requirement to allow a metal carport to be one foot from the side property line, located at 5802 Bennington Drive. Staff recommends Denial with an Alternate Recommendation. (Council District 7)
Attachments: 1. A-18-045 Attachments
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Case Number:
A-18-045
Applicant:
Richard Rabago
Owner:
Richard Rabago
Council District:|1010|Location:
5802 Bennington Drive
Legal Description:
Lot 15, Block 1, NCB 13862
Zoning:
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Dominic Silva, Planner
Request
A request for a four foot variance from the five foot side setback requirement as described in section 35.310.01, to allow a metal carport to be one foot from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 5802 Bennington Drive on the corner of Darwin Drive. The applicant has constructed a metal carport behind the front privacy fence in order to protect company equipment and vehicles from theft or harm. The carport is made entirely of metal and does not slope to adjacent property.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"RM-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed Airport Hazard Overlay District
Duplex
East
UZROW
Drainage Easement
West
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is located within the Southwest Sector Plan and designated as General Urban Tier in the future land use component of the plan. The subject property is located within the boundaries of the Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood Association. As such, they were notified and asked to comment.
Criteria for Review
According to Section 35-482(e) of the UDC, in order for a variance to be granted, the applicant must demonstrate all of the following:

1. The variance is not contrary to the public interest.

The public interest is defined as the general health, safety, and welfare of the publ...

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